Re: [CR]polishing fiamme rims?

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Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2007 18:31:28 -0500
From: "sasha eysymontt" <sashae@gmail.com>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]polishing fiamme rims?
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On 2/10/07, John Betmanis <johnb@oxford.net> wrote:
>
> I've always liked Simichrome. However, if there's a layer of anodizing or
> clearcoat there, it's a different story and a lot of work before you get
> to
> the metal itself. And once an anodized or clearcoated part has been
> polished, it will need waxing to keep it shiny and periodic polishing
> again.

I'm a huge Simichrome fan as well, it's quite remarkable stuff. Does anyone know if early Record hubs or those Fiamme rims are clearcoated/clear anodized?

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